U.S. Highway 2 is back open today after closing Monday afternoon to remove a tree stump hanging over the highway.

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The stump was left over from a tree that tumbled onto the roadway, which led to a shutdown Sunday at the site of the Bolt Creek Fire.

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The Monday closure lasted all afternoon as the stump slammed into the roadway as part of its removal process.

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U.S. 2 was closed for a three mile stretch near Skykomish during the removal.

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There are ongoing traffic slowdowns in the area as the Bolt Creek Fire continues to burn nearby.

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